
John Leyton
Known for: Acting
Born: February 17, 1939
John Dudley Leyton (born 17 February 1936) is an English actor and singer. Leyton as a singer is best known for his hit song "Johnny Remember Me" (written by Geoff Goddard and produced by Joe Meek), which reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in August 1961 despite being banned by the BBC for its death references. His follow-up single, "Wild Wind", reached number two in the charts. Alongside singing, Leyton's acting career saw him appearing in television and films throughout the 1960s. Hi…
Known for

Every Day's a Holiday
1965

Schizo
1976

The Unexpected Return of Mr. Meek

It's Trad, Dad!
1962

The Idol
1966

Guns at Batasi
1964

Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
1981

Von Ryan's Express
1965

Krakatoa, East of Java
1969

Baby Talk
1981

The Great Escape
1963

The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek
1991

A Life in the Death of Joe Meek
2013

Ready Steady Go!
1963

Jericho
1966

Jukebox Heroes
2001

Telstar: The Joe Meek Story
2008

Biggles
1960

The Nearly Man
1974

Colour Me Kubrick
2005

Danger Within
1959

The Captain's Table
1959

I'm All Right Jack
1959